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Food festival
Gazta Eguna en Trucíos
Trucíos, Bizkaia · País Vasco
2026 edition
1 November 2026
✔ Official dates confirmed
2026 programme
- 14:30 Turtzioz Sheep's Cheese Competition
- Awards ceremony followed by a tasting of the winning cheeses
Sources: Radio Nervión
Introduction and local significance
El Gazta Eguna en Trucíos is one of the benchmark gastronomic events in Bizkaia dedicated exclusively to the cheese and agri-food sector. This edition will officially take place on 1 November 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00. The fair is located in two specific areas of the municipality: the bullring and the gardens of the Palacio La Puente. Attendees can browse around 40 stalls that bring together both local producers and artisans from further afield.
Historical origins and tradition
The data for this edition reflects the consolidation of a contest focused on highlighting local produce and the work of those in the primary sector. The fair maintains a traditional market format where agri-food products coexist with crafts from the region. Local producers share space with professionals who travel in for the occasion from other regions. The customs of the Basque rural environment are reflected both in the goods on display and in the official awards of the event.
Programme and main events
Check the official programme above to find the exact times for each activity. The morning schedule includes children's activities such as bouncy castles, painting workshops and balloon games within the fairgrounds. Towards the end of the event, the cheese competition and the award ceremonies for the best producers take place. The fair's offering is completed by the continuous opening of the 40 commercial stalls from 10:00 to 15:00.
Traditional festival food
Unquestionably, the star of the day is cheese, with special attention given to varieties made from sheep's milk. At the stalls set up in the bullring and the gardens of the Palacio La Puente, you can purchase wheels of cheese from local producers and other origins. The gastronomic offering of the fair is rounded off with various traditional agri-food products from the area:
- Pan artesano (artisanal bread)
- Pastel vasco (traditional Basque cake)
- Miel de la comarca (local honey)
- Orujo (pomace brandy)
- Embutidos caseros (homemade cured meats)
Visitor guide and where to stay
Takes place in the bullring and the gardens of the Palacio La Puente in Trucíos during daytime hours. On days with the highest visitor numbers, it is best to use public transport or park your vehicle outside the town centre. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for these dates, choosing establishments in the town itself or in nearby municipalities to make travel easier. Before starting your journey, it is recommended to check official channels to verify any potential changes to the schedule or planned programme.